Olin has a very positive and unique environment. The college encourages students to experiment and pursue their interests by providing resources and help from faculty. Olin is also very small, so you get to know everyone quickly.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Please visit Olin before applying to see if your personality will fit well with the community. Even though Olin is very open and accepting, the approach for academics and culture may not suit everyone.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Courses can be very challenging and may require lots of hours of work outside of class. Many classes also require group work so students can learn to work as a team, like for projects in the real world.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Top notch dorms. Some compare it to hotels.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Well-prepared meals. Some variety. Also options to eat at Babson or Wellesley College dining halls.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Sports and working out. Exploring Boston, Needham and Wellesley. Hanging out with others. Olin provides some equipment and games to students. Student organizations often have events or activities.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
none
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus police, RA's, and student life facility are very helpful.
Olin has a very positive and unique environment. The college encourages students to experiment and pursue their interests by providing resources and help from faculty. Olin is also very small, so you get to know everyone quickly.
Please visit Olin before applying to see if your personality will fit well with the community. Even though Olin is very open and accepting, the approach for academics and culture may not suit everyone.
Courses can be very challenging and may require lots of hours of work outside of class. Many classes also require group work so students can learn to work as a team, like for projects in the real world.
Top notch dorms. Some compare it to hotels.
Well-prepared meals. Some variety. Also options to eat at Babson or Wellesley College dining halls.
Sports and working out. Exploring Boston, Needham and Wellesley. Hanging out with others. Olin provides some equipment and games to students. Student organizations often have events or activities.
none
Campus police, RA's, and student life facility are very helpful.